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switchblade330 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 This EPIC ballad makes me cry #Beautiful :tear: http://youtu.be/yElj0E8xjBM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchblade330 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Ain't NO Acid In This House!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchblade330 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 CINEMATIC PERFECTION!! http://youtu.be/4i9Mba9keHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchblade330 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 ALRIGHT....Report 2 the dancefloor IMMEDIATELY :yahoo: http://youtu.be/JgeAUejUZhg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes! Happy Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 we are still apart of the rhythm nation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 One of the best albums ever made 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Although it wasn't a single.. You can't leave this one out.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHood Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Such an icawnic album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 The best album She released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Happy Birthday! My favourite Janet album Austin you should post your submission for that thing that you wrote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Never mind. I'll do it for you. As written by Austin: Recording Artist: Janet Jackson Title: (Janet Jackson's) Rhythm Nation 1814 Released: September 18, 1989 Record Label: A&M Records (presently: Interscope Records) September 14, 1814: the day Francis Scott Key penned the national anthem. The same week 175 years later, a new anthem was released, Rhythm Nation 1814. After establishing herself as one of the pop music's newest forces with 1986's Control, Janet Jackson set out to deal with a troubled world in a positive way. A 23 year-old woman diminutive in stature, but a voice the size of Texas captured the hearts and minds of Americans with the release of 1989's Rhythm Nation 1814. Jackson grabbed national attention by combining social issues with a contemporary music sound that was strong both musically and lyrically. Her message is one that transcends age, race, ethnicity, religion, and the countless social barriers that divide the America. She is a visionary for mankind willing to look past all human differences and inequalities to unite in a fight against injustice. "Nation" takes listeners on a journey through the harsh realities of poverty, homelessness, violence, drugs, and hunger, while envisioning a unified nation rid of color lines, emphasizing the importance education, and ensuring a brighter future for our children. Rhythm Nation 1814 opens with Jackson's political statement "Rhythm Nation", a song calling for unity and an end to racism. She is relentless in her pursuit as she belts, "It's time to give a damn let's work together!" The journey continues with the disturbing "State of the World" (which chronicles teenage pregnancy and homelessness), "The Knowledge" (a song placing value on education and solely responsible for encouraging high school dropouts Kia and Keisha Porter to finish school, graduating in 1990 -- coincidentally, 1814 being the year the first women's college was founded), and "Livin' In A World (They Didn't Make)", which decries the reality of children being exposed to violence. Contrastingly, Jackson balances the social commentary of the album by celebrating the nation's growth with progressive tracks including "Love Will Never Do (Without You)", which explores the advantages of racial harmony. "Alright" acknowledges the importance of interpersonal relationships, while "Escapade" depicts a stress-free lifestyle, and "Black Cat" cautions youth against using drugs. Short but poignant, the interludes, ranging from five to thirty seconds in length, operate as segues between songs, tying them together and reinforcing the message of the album. Jackson believes the first step to "a better way of life"is through unity. Once achieved, America can thrive as a nation. Jackson's formula of combining dance music with a positive message, a trend still present in pop music, was an unprecedented success - more than 14 million copies sold, Billboard chart records that bested those set by Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen, a record setting number of awards, and a level of success in which critics believed Jackson's success was rivaling that of older brother Michael's. Aside from the album's stratospheric success, Rhythm Nation 1814 is a call to action, a political statement, and a moment in music. In a country where cries for help have often fallen upon deaf ears, and the need for help has only been seen by the blind eye, Rhythm Nation 1814 has blossomed as a voice for the everyman in a country where cries can usually only be heard from the top. By confronting America's issues, Jackson showed the world that "In complete darkness, we are all the same". The album's social commentary challenged disenfranchised people from all over the world to come together and stand up against injustice. The cultural and historical significance of Rhythm Nation 1814, an album so powerful it brought former President George H. W. Bush to one of Jackson's live shows, is immeasurable. Janet Jackson's "nation" had a rhythm that moved a nation, and inspired change through song and dance. The album continues to reflect the social and political climate of American life as the issues presented in Jackson's landmark work continue to make headlines today. Rhythm Nation 1814 remains a moment in history and a thread in the social fabric of America as one of your own inductees, Stevie Wonder, has named this album as the greatest album in pop history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I actually resubmitted that a few months ago. I hope it gets selected. And now that I see it, I need to edit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 If the word "stan" was used back in 1989-1991 during this slayage, then I would be considered one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray. Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 If the word "stan" was used back in 1989-1991 during this slayage, then I would be considered one. same. you couldn't tell me nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 1989 was the year this iconic album was born...and it's no coincidence I was born that year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 This album> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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